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Allowed20 November 20233318905

615-617 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5UQ

Planning appeal 3318905 at 615-617 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5UQ (London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham) was allowed on 20 November 2023 by Inspector Hendley D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Walham Green Conservation Area.

the installation of a below ground pipe, connecting the gas riser to the main contained within the footpath. Approximately 1.5m of underground pipe will be installed in the footpath to the north of the building. There is currently approximately 24m of existing pipework fixed to the exterior of the building. The new gas riser will be installed as seen on 20220719_22004461_PLN_EL_1.1 and painted an appropriate colour to blend in with the building. It is recommended that any holes drilled /fixings be done between the brick joints rather than the bricks themselves. The proposed development cannot be routed internally due to there not being a route option inside the building

Authority
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector
Hendley D
Postcode
SW6 5UQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Walham Green Conservation Area
  • The effect on the significance of a non-designated heritage asset
  • If there is harm, whether this is outweighed by the benefits of the proposal

What decided it

The significant public benefit of providing a safe and reliable gas supply to the properties, required under regulatory and legislative obligations, outweighed the less than substantial harm to the conservation area and harm to the non-designated heritage asset.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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